Hillside Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7AS · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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13th of 64 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 71 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.9/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hillside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Singing Stars, Choir, and Rockbands clubs, play football or cricket, and attend a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the last inspection in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Hillside Primary School
Overview
Hillside Primary School is described as a happy place where pupils are “proud to be part” of the community and feel safe. Leaders have designed a “well-structured and sequenced curriculum” that supports high attendance and positive behaviour, with staff feeling “valued and supported.” The inspection confirms that the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership are all effective, though specific improvements are required in assessment practices and safeguarding oversight.
Strengths
- Pupils are “friendly and welcoming,” demonstrating respect through the school’s rules to “be kind, be safe and show respect.”
- Reading is “at the heart” of the school, with a well-embedded phonics scheme ensuring pupils read with “confidence and accuracy.”
- The curriculum is enriched with diverse opportunities, including leadership roles like “science ambassadors” and community events.
- Early years provision is carefully planned, with classrooms “well resourced” to help children develop vocabulary and social interactions.
- Staff are “very proud” of the school, and leaders take staff well-being seriously by considering workload when introducing new initiatives.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure assessment is used “precisely enough in all foundation subjects” to identify and address gaps in learning.
- All governors must complete up-to-date safeguarding training to effectively hold leaders to account for safeguarding work.
- Leaders need to improve how safeguarding concerns are recorded to allow for a “clear overview” of actions and trends.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff being vigilant and raising concerns quickly, although leaders are addressing issues regarding governor training and the clarity of record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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